Hello, fellow Heathens. You have found a podcast about horror films! Your hosts will guide you through films that classify as "true" horror, (as well as "I think that's horror?", and "eh, it's spooky"), all while giving you their candid and hilarious thoughts as two women of color. But before your s…
In this week's episode, Aisha and Rita celebrate AAPI month! The first movie this month is the Filipino film Aurora (2018) staring Anne Curtis, Allan Paule and Marco Gumabao. Based on the true story of a major ship wreck, the girls take a deep dive and decide whether this ship wreck belongs with urban legends or if human nature itself is to blame. Our Patreon is located at https://www.patreon.com/HorrorHPodFor social media, our carrd is https://horrorheathens.carrd.co
In this episode Rita and Aisha talk about the British pandemic horror film Host (2020) and how it may live on beyond the pandemic through which we're currently traveling.Please excuse the audio on Aisha's end. We're constantly trying new things and this one just didn't work out how we wanted.Our Patreon is located at https://www.patreon.com/HorrorHPodFor social media, our carrd is https://horrorheathens.carrd.co
This episode was recorded in the middle of the Texas power grid failure, and I guess we felt like we hadn't had enough stress in our lives... so we watched The Descent. Listen to Aisha, Rita, and (bonus) Emily discuss the freaky monsters and badass women of this awesome 2000's era horror movie. Fun Fact: It's been over two weeks since we recorded this episode and none of us got Covid-19, so that's nice. Our Patreon is located at https://www.patreon.com/HorrorHPodFor social media, our carrd is https://horrorheathens.carrd.co
On today's episode, Rita and Aisha talk about the set-in-the-80s-but-very-relevant Bad Hair. Our Patreon is located at https://www.patreon.com/HorrorHPodFor social media, our carrd is https://horrorheathens.carrd.coPS, sorry about that bad pun in the title, we couldn't think of anything else.PPS, Sorry about the week off, as most of you know there was a terrible snow storm here and our infrastructure wasn't equipped to handle that specific type of disaster. We'll try to keep 'em coming on schedule, barring any future disasters. xoxo
In this episode, Rita and Aisha talk the fantastic horror/black comedy Attack the Block!They get into class and racial divides even within communities and how the film hits it out of the park on so many levels.Our Patreon is located at https://www.patreon.com/HorrorHPodOur carrd is https://horrorheathens.carrd.co
and so are you! Welcome back, intrepid listeners! This season, we're taking it a bit easier. Last year was crazy and we all need a bit of a rest. In this episode, our heroines tackle three more short horror films that have three different outcomes. It feels appropriate to have three twist endings to mirror our twist ending of another sort.Links to the three short horror films:Lights Outhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fDzdDfviLIBedfellowshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQvGmMVBYMA Night in Camp Heebiehttps://www.shortoftheweek.com/2020/10/29/night-camp-heebie-jeebie/A Doll Disortedhttps://www.shortoftheweek.com/2020/10/26/a-doll-distorted/Our NEW Patreon is located at https://www.patreon.com/HorrorHPodOur carrd is https://horrorheathens.carrd.co
Rita and Aisha are on hiatus at the moment, but they still got together and recapped their first year worth of movies. Tune in to find out what movies were their favorites and which haunt them to this day. Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
It's Halloween AND our Anniversary!Listen to Aisha and Rita talk about Trick 'r Treat and get into the true meaning of Halloween. https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloweenhttps://theweek.com/articles/874840/trick-r-treat-halloween-movie-should-rewatch-every-yearFollow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
Aisha and Rita are going to the classics to talk about the first Halloween movie and how it was echoed in other horror titles.Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
It is time to give the Scream Queen the respect she is due! This week Aisha and Rita discuss Prom Night and the career of the amazing Jamie Lee Curtis.Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
To close out Hispanic Heritage Month we are keeping with the theme of tragic families and child death! Join us as we discuss the trend of family centric horror by finishing our month long dive into Latin Cinema with The Orphanage. Follow us on twitter:https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
With Hispanic Heritage Month still in swing, we chose a movie directed by Andrés Muschietti (no, not IT), featuring an incredibly accomplished Spanish creature/monster actor (Javier Botet), and that MIGHT have been distantly inspired by the South American legend of La Llorona. Follow us on twitter:https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
Inappropriate sibling bonds, red ghosts, and a very bright heroine; this week the girls are discussing Guillermo del Toro's Crimson Peak.
Have you ever watched a movie that was just a hair away from being a porno, but the director thought "You know, we're filming this in a real convent... maybe that would be going a little too far." so it wasn't... actually... a porno? Yeah. Welcome to 'Satanic Pandemonium: The Sexorcist'.Follow us on twitter:https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month we have an entire month of movies planned for you; beginning with La Llorona (2019). Listen to our hosts discuss the legend, the film, and the idea that the "true monster" of this movie was humanity itself. Follow us on twitter:https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
This film is equal parts slapstick comedy, chilling horror, and surprisingly... a wholesome family story. Possibly the perfect thing for this torturous ongoing pandemic. Follow us on twitter:https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
It's an oldie, it's a goodie, it's incredibly over-quoted. This week we're covering a movie that was suggested by one of our listeners; The Sixth Sense! If for some insane reason, you have not yet seen this movie, please go do it now. We'll be here for you when you get back. Go on. Don't worry. We got you. Follow us on twitter:https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
In this episode we cover Scream 4, the last film in the series (FOR NOW). Our special guest returns to hang out with Rita and Aisha, and they can all agree... we NEED more scream films!Follow us on twitter:https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
For some people this is the absolute worst film in the franchise, and for others it's just a fun time; that's right, this episode is about Scream 3. Prepare yourself. Follow us on twitter:https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
In this episode we continue with our coverage of the Scream franchise. If Scream was a sensational news article, we would call it; "Countless teens shanked in various locations!" Laugh along with Aisha, Rita, and our special guest (she has returned!) as they talk about Scream 2. Follow us on twitter:https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
For the month of August Horror Heathens will be treating you to something special: all four Scream movies. The best part? One of our hosts hasn't seen ANY of them. Take a journey with us, starting with the original Scream (and a special guest!) Follow us on twitter:https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
Join the girls as they discuss more stop motion animation with Corpse Bride to finish out kids horror month.Follow us on twitter:https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
The team is super excited and grateful to hit 1,000 downloads. To celebrate Aisha and Rita react to Emily reading one of our first pieces of listener mail. Tune in to also hear some personal spooky encounters and a taste of others to be told in future episodes. Follow us on twitter:https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
How did a cartoon about a group of meddling kids and their dog withstand the test of time and continue to get new stories and update? Aisha and Rita don't know, but they do know that they still enjoy Scooby Doo so of course they had to talk about their favorite movie in the franchise: Scooby Doo on Zombie Island. Follow us on twitter:https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
This Disney channel original movie was deemed "too scary" and taken off the air; it also happens to be one of our favorite childhood movies/introductions to horror! It was overdue for a rewatch. ;)Follow us on twitter:https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
This week we have a few special guests talking about Monster House (2006). Join Aisha and her friends as they talk about this spooky house and the brave kids that face the possessed property.
Imagine you're eleven years old, and you're given a choice of parents. Do you choose the cranky mom that's always working, or the super nice mom that cares about you?Well, what if the nice mom had NEEDLES for fingers, a SPIDER BODY, and an ULTERIOR MOTIVE. (The dad is about the same either way.)Follow us on twitter:https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
So much happens in such a short time in the 2014 film Lyle. Listen to Rita and Aisha talk about misdirection, freaky neighbors, gender inequality, and a mother's AMAZING willpower and drive. Follow us on twitter:https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
You know that feeling when you wake up hungover and realize you've spent a ton of money ordering dresses... and also you're a dude.... and also also you might have killed someone?Well this movie is like that. Follow us on twitter:https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
For our second film of pride month, Rita and Aisha discuss the 2018 movie 'Lizzie' starring Kristen Stewart and Chloe Sevigny. The film touches on a lot of theories about how the murders went down, and wraps it all in a nice bow of WLW. But whether the film was historically accurate or not, at least we can all agree that Andrew Borden was an asshole.Find us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
The girls are kicking off Pride Month with Almodovar's The Skin I Live In (2011). Plastic surgery is only okay if you're aware of what's being done to you and you signed all your own paperwork. References: New York Times Article by Julie BloomPedro Aalmodovar and His 'Cinema of Women' https://nyti.ms/2gUldbA
The girls are closing out their month long coverage of Asian films with Bong Joon-ho's The Host (2006). Before Parasite had everyone talking, Bong Joon-ho gave us a creature flick that covers a lot of hot button issues with style. Tune in while Aisha and Rita discuss the SARS Epidemic, family unity, and the improper disposal of formaldehyde. Trigger Warning: This week SARS and Covid-19 are a heavily discussed subject. If you wish to skip that part of the episode we completely understand. That part is from 17:20-39:00The articles we discussed this week: https://www.nytimes.com/2000/07/15/news/us-dumping-of-chemical-riles-koreans.htmlhttps://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/agent-orange-1https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-jul-25-mn-58541-story.htmlRecommendations from this episode: https://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/category/covid-19/
This week the girls discuss the Bollywood film Raat(ri) from 1992 and it's lack of musical dance numbers but it's abundance in broken necks. Remember, if you are shifting to a new home learn about any possible homicides before you start unpacking. This week's source materials were: https://www.bobbytalkscinema.com/recentpost.php?postid=postid111610022344&fbclid=IwAR1XpjwUwLr-DuRytkr2S0bC9eod1R7fnwu5Y-0QEsiL8hIZlGPvtdU2G-Uhttps://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/020618/bilingual-films-often-flop.html?fbclid=IwAR00CkOEpFRSX9dAG2pIbWmRms1aR-iXOVXeaRXLHVQ4ZnPLJ-6LEG9CTx4Find us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
It's a tough housing market in Hong Kong, but we don't think a murderous rampage is worth the perfect view.This week Aisha and Rita discuss Dream Home (2010) and the Hong Kong housing crisis. Who knew zip ties had so many uses? Resources: https://www.theguardian.com/cities/gallery/2017/jun/07/boxed-life-inside-hong-kong-coffin-cubicles-cage-homes-in-pictureshttps://the-avocado.org/2018/10/24/wtf-asia-27-dream-home-2010/https://screenanarchy.com/2010/05/dream-home-review.htmlFind us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
We hope you aren't squeamish around needles. Otherwise this one might prick a few nerves. This week the girls get to the point and discuss the iconic Japanese thriller Audition (1999). Find us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
The characters in this film needed so much therapy, and maybe like 45 gallons of holy water to counterbalance grandma's bullshit. This week... your hosts are covering Hereditary. Find us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
Is The Covenant a fanfic? Lets go down the list:✓ Four high school guys who are impossibly jacked, look 25, and have magical powers.✓ Ghosts✓ Fighting, underage drinking, and make-outs.✓ A vapid Mary-Sue (or two!) ✓ Sweaty pectoral muscles at every given opportunity.✓ Shower Scenes ✓ Explosions & car chases... the answer might be yes.Find us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
Think you had it hard as a teenager? Watch The VVITCH and you'll likely change your mind. Also please don't talk to goats; it's a one way path to joining a coven. Find us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
This movie has a lot of things you may or may not have asked for. Including, but not limited to; a blonde white main character, a dead cat, a psychic with all the answers, racism against the Roma people, good Spanish dialogue, and a corpse throwing up directly into a woman's mouth! So lets just dive right in! This week's movie is "Drag me to Hell'. Find us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.comRita mentioned this TED talk in today's episode: https://youtu.be/gTlQMOdeW_8
So... it's April. Or according to some; March 33rd. Join us as we say "Nope!" to reality and watch a bunch of horror films about WITCHES instead. First up? The Craft (1996)Find us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
In these troubling times we offer you the absolute nonsense that is VelociPastor. Who knew one movie could satisfy your needs for dinosaurs, ninjas and the clergy?Find us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
The 90s. That's it. That's all we have to say. Find us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
Sometimes you're so fed up with life that you just gotta tear your own eyes out. That's right 2008 goths, today your favorite hosts are covering "Repo! The Genetic Opera". Find us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
Did anybody ask for it? No. Did we get it anyway? Yes. Listen as Aisha and Rita discuss "Leprechaun in the Hood"; where the only 'lucky charms' you'll find are bongs, bullets, and bad wigs. Find us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
Did you enjoy Faust? Did you enjoy the Divine Comedy? Do you just... generally like things that feature Satan? This movie is for you! Listen to Rita and Aisha discuss that fine fine line between sanity and the supernatural in The Alchemist Cookbook.Find us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail us at: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.comNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline:1-800-273-8255
In this episode, our hosts discuss Jordan Peele's award winning film "Get Out". That's right, we lost this entire episode due to technological issues and re-recorded it because this film is just that good. If you haven't seen it yet, go watch it before you listen to this episode. We wont spoil anything here, but we will leave you with one very important piece of advice: Four months into a relationship is TOO SOON to meet her family. Twitter: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
Not a very fitting Black History Month movie, right? That is exactly our point! We watched the 1998 film The Faculty (so you didn't have to) to illustrate a phenomenon called 'the token', and discuss the various TV and movie tropes that go with it. Disclaimer: This episode was originally scheduled to be released on 2/20/2020, however our audio editing software corrupted the 2/13/2020 episode so we had to move this one up a week. Twitter: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
Now that our month of 'old school horror' is (mostly) over, we're diving straight into Black History Month! Our hosts are kicking it off with one of the first horror films to feature a Black person as a lead character: Night of the Living Dead (1968). So get some popcorn, cozy up to a nice gasoline fire, and take that motherfucking coat off. It's time for Horror Heathens!Twitter: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
Aisha and Rita finish out their throwback month of 'old-school horror' with the 1959 version of House on Haunted Hill, and come to a few very important conclusions: skeletons are funny, Vincent Price is a legend, and they both need tiny coffin boxes ASAP. Twitter: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.com
You kids ready for a deep dive? Long ago, before the time of the Hays code, there was a simple film about a man named "Murder" and his zombie legions. In this episode Aisha and Rita discuss 'White Zombie' (1932) starring Bela Lugosi, and its connection to the United States occupation of Haiti, the history of zombies in film, and the origins of Betty Boop. (For real!) Twitter: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.comReferences:https://the-artifice.com/race-zombie/?fbclid=IwAR2v8C3LPD6gSiuvp95Kix5VOUx9xuCPlgptJFLk_MhLf58XAKAm4SEMx5chttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_Esther?fbclid=IwAR2DwHuF7DY5FtR-u0UaCzj5e9VtF8fTselEO1D88DsysqcnaicnQ0lfTxg#Kane_v._Fleischerhttps://youtu.be/QTIPDE58wtQhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/us-invaded-occupied-haiti-180956135/
In this episode, our hosts fully intended to ONLY discuss the 1932 black & white classic: The Mummy. But is this a nicely researched and scripted podcast? NO!So tune in to hear about the phenomenon of people using mummies for makeup, paint and medicine. As well as Boris Karloff, Noble Johnson, Brendan Fraser, Tom Cruise, Black hair, and weird background ASMR dog sounds.Twitter: https://twitter.com/HorrorhpodEmail: HorrorHeathensPod@gmail.comBonus Aisha-recommended content! https://youtu.be/DLbu0oEL1bY
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